Middle School Social Studies / History

Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School

The Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and serves students grades kindergarten through 8th who are eligible to attend schools in the Shelby County Schools district. GTW’s academic focus is  Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) which is delivered through a fully integrated Project-Based Learning (“PBL”) environment. Students are engaged and learn through hands-on, interdisciplinary projects that address real-world problems and challenges, transforming students from passive receivers of information into enthusiastic learners, thinkers, and problem-solvers who assume greater responsibility for their learning. Emphasis is placed on the principle that all students will graduate as collaborative, informed, resourceful, and reflective individuals who are high school-ready, college-bound, career-prepared, and community-minded.

Job Description:

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request
• Establish a standard of classroom behavior and maintain classroom management in and outside of the school
• Confer with parents, administrators, specialist, and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district regulations
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessments, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for the individual needs of students
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Active Tennessee teaching licensure with endorsement that allows teaching middle school and/or specific subject of position
• Have bachelor’s degree or higher.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance. Paid time off, Vision insurance

Required license or certification: Active Tennessee teaching licensure with endorsement that allows teaching middle school and/or specific subject of position
Required education: Bachelor’s Degree

To apply send your resume to humanresources@gtwacademy.com